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Saturday, January 18th, 2025
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Good morning, Marquette. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 18th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Operation Action U.P. announces the 2024 Award of Excellence recipients, recognizing four businesses for their impactful contributions to Upper Michigan's economy and community, to be honored at Northern Michigan University in February. Upper Michigan's Source
- ➤ The Veridea Group has partnered with G.E. Builders to construct 26 single-family homes in Marquette's Hemlock Park, offering both completed homes and customizable designs in a wooded preserve. Upper Michigan's Source
- ➤ Fox Negaunee Chrysler partners with Michigan State Police for a food drive benefiting Negaunee St. Vincent dePaul food pantry, offering a discount for donated items. Sunny 101.9
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Samantha LaJeunesse, former executive director of the Greater Ishpeming-Negaunee Chamber of Commerce, was sentenced to two years of probation and a 30-day jail term for embezzlement, and must also pay $26,650 in restitution. Upper Michigan's Source
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Northern Michigan University plans to expand its student housing with new apartments, accommodating around 380 residents to meet ongoing demands. Sunny 101.9
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Forestry experts in Marquette, Michigan, advocate for the beneficial use of controlled burns in maintaining healthy forests by reducing undergrowth and invasive species. WZMQ 19
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Special Olympics UP Regional Winter Games are set to take place in Marquette this weekend, featuring various sporting competitions. WZMQ 19
- ➤ The Noquemanon Ski Marathon in Marquette County was canceled due to inadequate snow on parts of the trails, with organizers considering future strategies to adapt. Upper Michigan's Source
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Noquemanon Ski Marathon 2025
The Noquemanon Ski Marathon features a challenging 50K point-to-point ski race along the scenic trails of Marquette County, complemented by additional shorter races and events.
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Them Coulee Boys Live Performance
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2025 Eh Winter Enduro
The 2025 Eh Winter Enduro features snow bike enduro routes at the NTN South Trails, with proceeds supporting winter grooming efforts across the NTN network.
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